QUESTION
Do I have a recourse after signing without reading documents that my lawyers asked me to sign in a settlement case?
Asked on Sep 24th, 2013 on Head and Spinal Injuries - Florida
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I am 66 years with a neurological brain deficit from an accident. My lawyers had me sign documents without me reading them or me having someone else read them. My lawyers asked me to be quiet during the mediation, mediator told me to listen to my lawyers. I feel violated and misrepresented. I am left with the deficits which prevents me from living a normal life. Do I have a recourse against my lawyers for misrepresenting me?
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Possibly. One of the issues that exists is whether you are legally competent. If you are not, there may be several avenue to address your situation. If you are, it may be very difficult to claim you were misrepresented or violated if you didnt speak up at the time, unless the setltlement is waaaaaayyyy out of line, etc.
Answered on Sep 26th, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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